World News Today highlights on August 15, 2026 : Russia’s icy shipping route gamble gets India-China boost: Can NSR really challenge Hormuz?

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Published15 Aug 2026, 06:18:58 AM IST

Latest news on August 15, 2026: With political backing from Russia and interest from China and India, this Arctic route may become a significant alternative for international trade.(Royal Borough of Greenwich via YouTube/via REUTERS)

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15 Aug 2026, 11:00:09 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Russia’s icy shipping route gamble gets India-China boost: Can NSR really challenge Hormuz?

Sea Legend launches the first regular container service along the Northern Sea Route, connecting China and Britain in about 20 days.

15 Aug 2026, 10:15:38 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Is China gaining an opening as Trump’s Iran war pulls US carrier George Washington from Pacific? What to know

President Donald Trump’s war with Iran is stretching the US Navy’s aircraft carrier fleet, with the USS George Washington leaving the Pacific for the West Asia and temporarily reducing America’s carrier presence

15 Aug 2026, 04:54:42 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Earthquake Today: Another massive 6.8-magnitude quake jolts Indonesia hours after 7.7-magnitude tremor kills 38

Earthquake Today: Another massive 6.8-magnitude quake jolts Indonesia hours after 7.7-magnitude tremor kills 38

15 Aug 2026, 04:14:44 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Indonesia earthquake today: Death toll rises to 38, victims ‘trapped’ in buildings after 7.7 magnitude quake—10 updates

Indonesia earthquake today: Tsunami waves of less than 1 metre (3 feet) were reported in several parts of the Southeast Asian nation following the early-morning tremor. The tsunami warning was withdrawn about three hours after the earthquake.

15 Aug 2026, 06:30:44 AM IST

World News Live Updates: Powerful 7.7 magnitude quake strikes Indonesia on Saturday, tsunami warning issued; no casualties reported so far

In the early hours of Saturday, Indonesia was struck by a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake off its coast, causing damage to homes and buildings and prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning. Residents in vulnerable coastal areas were advised to evacuate to higher ground

15 Aug 2026, 06:18:58 AM IST

World News Live Updates: Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday found dead days after stepping down amid allegations of plagiarism

Jason Arday, a former Cambridge professor embroiled in plagiarism claims, was found dead in London. His family described him as a victim of sustained abuse. Cambridge's vice-chancellor expressed deep sadness over his passing amid calls for an investigation into his employment due to the allegations.

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